Food for Thought

Secrets of a Personal Chef

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 29, 2008 - 3:42pm.

Be your own personal chef by amassing a freezerful of ready-to-eat meals. Start with my freezer-friendly chili recipe.



Gimmick-Free Weight Loss

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 22, 2008 - 3:09pm.

Forget Atkins or the Zone... the best weight loss plan will create healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.


Deceptively Sneaky

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 17, 2008 - 6:19am.

Two new cookbooks aim to help moms feed their kids square meals... in roundabout ways.


Food Myths Debunked

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 10, 2008 - 7:23am.

Can your frying pan kill your bird? Will your sandwich crusts curl your hair? This intrepid blogger seeks the truth.


A Taste of History

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 3, 2008 - 8:10am.

A visit to Santa Fe reminds me of how rich America's regional culinary traditions are.


Bizcochitos

Posted by Jessica Harlan on January 1, 2008 - 10:01pm.

These delicate spice cookies are a mainstay at New Mexican celebrations.


7 Kitchen Tools I Can’t Live Without

Posted by Jessica Harlan on December 27, 2007 - 6:00am.

There are a handful of tools I use nearly every time I’m in the kitchen...but not necessarily for what they're intended.


8 Cookbook Gift Ideas

Posted by Jessica Harlan on December 20, 2007 - 8:15am.

A cookbook is a gift that keeps on giving. Here are my choices for everyone on your gift list.


Herbed Sea Salt

Posted by Jessica Harlan on December 13, 2007 - 6:20am.

Packaged in a pretty tin with recipe suggestions, this herbed sea salt makes a thoughtful, but inexpensive, handmade gift.


Gifts from the Kitchen

Posted by Jessica Harlan on December 13, 2007 - 6:20am.

This year, I'm spending more time and love (and less money) on my gift list.


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